On Tuesday night, the Bucknell Bison women's soccer team posted an 8‑1 victory over Mount St. Mary’s, a result that instantly etched Coach Kelly Cook’s name into the program’s record books.
Dani Howard opened the scoring in the seventh minute, and her five‑goal burst in the opening 40 minutes set a blistering pace. Presley Sutter contributed a brace, while Tennessee Murphy found the net for the first time in her collegiate career.
Milestone and Momentum
Bucknell’s attack was a collective effort; Ashley Kozlowski, Ingrid Murphy, Louisa Thomsen, Emma Gavin, Riley Hayes and Cassidy Nichols each added their first career goal or assist, while the midfield orchestrated a 30‑4 shot advantage.
Goalkeepers Sarah McFarland and Reese Dolan made crucial saves for the Bison, whereas Mount St. Mary’s keeper Abigail Makela faced seven shots, underscoring the pressure exerted by Bucknell’s offense.
The 8‑1 final score represents the highest home tally for Bucknell since a 9‑0 win over Delaware State in 2002, reinforcing the team’s growing confidence on its own turf.